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Aerial Information Systems describes counter-UAS technology, the Karma drone recall exposes a larger issue, and some areas to watch in the UAS space in 2017. Interview Tim Trott from Southern Helicam interviews Larry Friese, Jr., president of Aerial Information Systems Corporation (AIS) at the inaugural Emerald Coast Unmanned Systems Business Expo in Pensacola, November 19, 2016. Larry’s session was Preparing for Counter-UAS Technology and he talks with Tim about playing the aggressor from the Red Team perspective. Aerial Information Systems Corporation is a minority-woman-owned, full-service Geographic Information Systems (GIS) production and environmental small business. They provide multidisciplinary databases for use in GIS, environmental and urban planning, and facilities management. Southern Helicam provides aerial photography and video services. Tim is active in the industry and offers commentary on unmanned aircraft issues. News GoPro Drone ‘Recall’ Raises Oversight Questions GoPro pulled all its Karma drones off the market in November because some of them were losing power and falling. GoPro did the right thing and asked consumers to return purchased drones for a full refund. However, it became clear that neither the FAA nor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) holds jurisdiction to recall drones, leaving a hole in the system. UAS Crystal Ball 2017 – Four things to watch for in the UAS space next year xyHt Magazine says the four areas bearing watching in 2017 are regulation, direct georeferencing, UAS-borne lidar, and hybrid fixed-wing/multirotor platforms. Man Who Flew Weaponized Drones Loses Bid to Return to School A Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit by Austin Haughwout who sued Central Connecticut State University for wrongful expulsion. His lawyer plans to appeal. Videos of the Week Intel’s 500 Drone Light Show | Intel Video: Intel’s 500 Drone Light Show | Intel #BreakTheNet Task 4 – My Cape Town Selfie Video: #BreakTheNet Task 4 – My Cape Town Selfie